Find an employer and the right support
California Disability-Inclusive Employment
Documented hiring pathways and employment partners for people with disabilities.
Explore roles that fit your interests, skills and access needs. Disability employment is not limited to luggage handling, food service or other entry-level work. Ask about accommodations and support for the particular role you want.
Employers & Dedicated Hiring Pathways
PRIDE Industries
A California-founded employer with a mission to create jobs for people with disabilities. Search its careers page by location and role; opportunities span facility services, manufacturing, logistics and other work.
Search PRIDE Current Job OpeningsPRIDE employment assistanceFind the Right PRIDE Contact
The employment helpline can discuss programs and services in its California service areas. Ask about local openings, job coaching and whether a referral is required.
Open Employment HelplineState of California · alternate hiring processLEAP State Hiring
The Limited Examination and Appointment Program provides an alternate examination and appointment process for eligible applicants with disabilities. DOR certification and the qualifications for each position still apply; certification does not guarantee a job.
Review LEAP & Certification StepsOfficial state vacancy searchCalifornia State Departments
After reviewing LEAP guidance, use CalCareers to find classifications, examinations and vacancies matching your experience. State positions extend across many departments and occupations.
Search CalCareersPartners That Help You Find & Keep a Job
These are employment-support providers, rather than a promise of a particular employer or vacancy. Contact them about service areas, eligibility and referrals.
Goodwill Southern California
Personalized disability employment services may include preparation, placement assistance, assistive technology and support after hiring.
Explore Disability ServicesNonprofit · local service areasPathPoint
Employment and other services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and people with mental health diagnoses. Ask the local team about supported employment and employer connections.
Explore PathPoint ServicesCalifornia Department of RehabilitationSupported Employment & Job Coaching
For eligible participants, DOR works with community rehabilitation providers to help people learn a job and maintain employment.
Ask About Supported EmploymentAirport Passenger-Service & Concession Roles
Search titles such as passenger service agent, guest services representative, baggage assistance, customer service and food-service team member. Airports contain multiple employers: the airport authority, airlines, service contractors and concession operators. Confirm who employs the role and ask that employer about accommodations, inclusive recruitment and job-coaching partnerships.
The official airport resources below provide general career information. A California airport disability-specific hiring program comparable to the Tulsa example has not been verified in this review. Services for travelers with disabilities are separate from employee hiring programs.
SFO Airport Careers
Explore airport, airline, concessions and retail employment resources.
Explore SFO CareersOfficial airport career assistanceSFO Business & Career Center
Ask about airport employer connections, application help and referrals suited to your circumstances.
Contact the Career CenterOfficial Los Angeles World Airports resourceLAX & LAWA Job Resources
Begin with the airport’s official jobs information and follow the relevant employer’s application process.
Explore Airport Job ResourcesSources & Review
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Sources: DOR’s official LEAP and Supported Employment pages; PRIDE Industries’ careers and helpline pages; Goodwill Southern California and PathPoint service pages; official SFO and LAWA career resources. Each card links to its source. The nonprofit organizations are identified separately from government agencies. Current vacancies, geographic coverage and service eligibility must be confirmed with the employer or provider.